The Chelmsford Housing Authority is committed to providing safe, affordable housing and supportive services to elderly individuals, people with disabilities, and families in need. We believe in fostering dignity, respect, and understanding for every person we serve.
Our mission goes beyond housing—we strive to empower families on their path to self-sufficiency and, ultimately, homeownership. We connect individuals with disabilities to vital local resources tailored to their specific needs, and we support older adults in maintaining independence and aging in place within a vibrant community setting.
Recognizing that compassionate service is essential, we rely on the dedication of our staff, the guidance of our Board of Commissioners, and the strength of our community partnerships. Together, we work to ensure that all residents have access to housing and opportunities that allow them to thrive as valued members of the community.
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Commitment to Excellence
At the Chelmsford Housing Authority, we take pride in our role as a retained revenue state agency. While we receive limited funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, we work diligently to operate and modernize our state-aided housing with efficiency and care.
In our federally funded programs, we proudly maintain a 100% utilization rate of our housing vouchers—demonstrating our dedication to maximizing resources and meeting the needs of our community. We remain steadfast in our mission to develop and manage affordable housing opportunities that support a diverse range of income levels across Chelmsford.
Latest News
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Patriots Day Closure
The management Office will be closed on April 20th for Partiots Day. -
McManus Manor Elderly (62+) Affordable Lottery - Lottery agent for Acton Housing Authority
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Village at Shirley Station Lottery Results
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Village at Shirley Station Lottery Results
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First-Time Homebuyer Lottery At The Village at Cricket Lane in Newbury.
The Chelmsford Housing Authority invites you to apply for a first-time homebuyer lottery at The Village at Cricket Lane in Newbury. The lottery for affordable, deed-restricted homes is being conducted in two phases. Phase I offers the availability of two 3-bedrooms homes. In Phase II, three more 3-bedrooms and one 4-bedroom.
This new development of 24 single family homes is a condo community offering the best of both worlds, personal space with the ease of care that condo associations offer – such as snow removal, landscaping, irrigation & trash removal.
All homes are energy-efficient, all-electric homes complete with solar panels.
An information session is being held at Newbury Town Hall on October 8th at 6 p.m. in the second floor meeting room. The street address is 12 Kent Way, Byfield, MA 01922.
The deadline to submit an application for Phase I of the lottery is November 21st at 4:30 p.m.
Please contact the CHA at 978-256-7425 ext. 10 or via email at lottery@chelmsfordha.com for more information.
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Office Relocation
Reminder: The main office has been relocated to the trailier in the parking lot of 10 Wilson Street. -
Affordable Units for Rent
Our friends from Windsor Communities have 1-BR ($2,317) and 2-BR ($2,756) Affordable units available for rent. The units are located in Hopkinton, MA. Their contact information is 508-715-6727 and their email is hopkintonMKT@WindsorCommunities.comWindsor at Hopkinton Flyer
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Cobblestone Place - Affordable Rental Lottery
Cobblestone Place, 1 affordable unit at 50% AMI in a thoughtfully designed 5-home community featuring one single-family residence and two charming duplex-style buildings, nestled on just over an acre in the heart of Chelmsford. Soon to be leasing a beautifully appointed 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath duplex-style home that blends modern comfort with classic New England charm. This brand-new residence is situated in a quiet, residential neighborhood and includes a spacious layout with three well-sized bedrooms and a full bath on the second floor; Modern kitchen featuring granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances: refrigerator, range, microwave, and dishwasher; Convenient in-unit laundry with washer and dryer located in the main-level half bath; Private basement storage for added space; Dedicated outdoor patio – perfect for relaxing or entertaining; and Off-street parking for two vehicles.
Application period will begin April 7th, 2026Information Packet